Top NFL Prospect Changes Draft Day Plans Amidst Health Concerns

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: The 2018 NFL Draft logo is seen on a video board during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

With the NFL Draft only five days away, it appears the biggest storyline could revolve around one of the elite defenders in the class. Despite putting together an impressive college career, health concerns might drastically affect Montez Sweat’s stock.

Following a two-year stint with Michigan State, Sweat decided to transfer to Mississippi State. Over the past few years, the standout defensive end registered 22.5 sacks.

If Sweat’s production with the Bulldogs wasn’t enough to solidify his status as a top prospect, then his performance at the NFL Combine sealed the deal. His time in the 40-yard dash was the fastest recorded at his position.

There is no telling whether these concerns will result in him sliding out of the first round. Regardless of where he lands in the draft, Sweat has decided to change his plans.

According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, Sweat will watch the draft with his family instead of attending it in Nashville.

1/2 Mississippi State DE Montez Sweat, who told NFL he would attend this week’s draft in Nashville, has changed his mind and will watch it instead with his family in Georgia, sources tell @mortreport and me. Sweat is a top talent, but some teams concerned about heart condition.

Montez Sweat on deciding not to attend draft: “My devoted grandparents and a host of other family members helped me to get to this point in my life and I wanted to celebrate this special day with my family so we all chose to do so where it all started for me, Stone Mountain, Ga."